Fully Funded PhD in Biomedical Engineering: Engineering the Blood-Brain Barrier for Precision Gene and Therapeutic Delivery Nanyang Technological University in Singapore

Funded PhD opportunity at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore , in the Smith Lab within the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB). The project is in Biomedical Engineering and focuses on engineering the blood-brain barrier (BBB) for precision gene and therapeutic delivery . The lab works on next-generation gene delivery technologies, combining protein engineering , synthetic biology , viral vector engineering , extracellular vesicles , engineered secret...

The Smith Lab at Nanyang Technological University Singapore is recruiting for a fully funded PhD position in bioengineering for the August 2027 intake . The project focuses on next-generation approaches for therapeutic delivery to the CNS , with a strong emphasis on protein engineering and synthetic biology . The lab is especially interested in candidates with hands-on experience in extracellular vesicles/exosomes and/or viral vector engineering . Experience in protein secretion , membrane traff...

Funded PhD opportunity at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in the Smith Lab , School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB). The project focuses on biomedical engineering with emphasis on the blood-brain barrier , gene delivery , and therapeutic delivery . This is a strong fit for applicants interested in translational bioengineering, biomolecular delivery systems, and lab-based experimental research. Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a BSc or MSc in ...

PhD opening at the National University of Singapore in the research group of Associate Professor Long Nguyen . The project is centered on nutrient transporters in the brain , with a strong focus on the blood-brain barrier , brain development , and brain diseases . The lab studies how small molecules are delivered to different cell types and organs, including the roles of lipid transporters, nutritional transporters, and lysosomal transport pathways. Research themes highlighted in the lab include...

Funded DPhil/PhD opportunities are available in Therapeutic Genomics through the MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Therapeutic Genomics (MRC CoRE-TG), with projects at the University of Oxford and Newcastle University . Projects combine experimental and translational research and may involve molecular and cellular biology , genomic technologies , disease models , CRISPR , antisense oligonucleotides , computational analysis, and therapeutic development aimed at advancing genome-targeted therap...